Patient Care Aide – Vital Signs & Comfort

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 2,540,000 - 3,276,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a healthcare support role performing semi-skilled patient care tasks and related clerical duties. Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, basic treatments, hygiene, feeding, and patient transport, under supervision.

Must follow infection control and safety protocols within a hospital setting. Position requires BLS certification within 60 days of appointment and adherence to NYS DOH guidelines; no formal education or experience is

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vital signs, height/weight measurements, and basic patient care.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care including taking vital signs, heights/weights, inputs/outputs, catheterization, dressing changes, ECGs and patient transport.
• Provide personal hygiene care and feeding assistance.
• Maintain clean patient care areas and assist with admission, transfer and discharge.
• Support safety, monitor patients and apply necessary restraints as required.
• Ensure aseptic technique and infection control measures are followed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Tools

ECMCC policies

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a healthcare support role performing semi-skilled patient care tasks and related clerical duties. Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, basic treatments, hygiene, feeding, and patient transport, under supervision.

Must follow infection control and safety protocols within a hospital setting. Position requires BLS certification within 60 days of appointment and adherence to NYS DOH guidelines; no formal education or experience is